breathing
noun
breath·ing
ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 
: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence
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In the wind its movements could look somewhat animated, so that the tumbleweed appeared to be a breathing body.
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The free classes led by Hank Newman focus on free breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Remove wet clothes and warm the core with dry blankets while monitoring breathing.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 22 Jan. 2026
Kippes briefly stood up from the dirt, had difficulty breathing, and then collapsed and lost consciousness.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
The free classes led by Hank Newman focus on free breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Remove wet clothes and warm the core with dry blankets while monitoring breathing.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 22 Jan. 2026
Kippes briefly stood up from the dirt, had difficulty breathing, and then collapsed and lost consciousness.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for breathing
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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